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Gardening for Pollinators

Instructor
Alejandro Lemus
Location
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Library
Date
April 11, 2026
Time
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Details:

Pollinators are essential to a healthy ecosystem. For gardens to thrive, flowers need to be matched with the right pollinators to reproduce. A successful pollinator garden features a variety of flower shapes, sizes, colors, and bloom times to provide nectar throughout the year. Ensuring diverse plantings will attract an array of pollinators including native bees, flies, hummingbirds, butterflies, beetles, and other insects.

Join us to learn more about gardening techniques and native plants that will help bolster the value of your pollinator garden. The class will take place in the Library, followed by a walk-and-talk through the Garden.

It is highly recommended that participants wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a hat and/or sunscreen and a water bottle.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, participants are asked to not bring their dog(s) to this class.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $15

General Public: $30

About Alejandro Lemus

Alejandro Lemus was born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up, he assisted his parents with their landscaping business. Some of his earliest memories are of looking at flowers, finding insects in the leaves, and spending many hours in the garden with his family. Alejandro has experience in habitat restoration, horticulture, and education. As the Garden’s Horticultural Educator, he is passionate about connecting people with native plants.

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